open water?

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vister 0

Just curious, are there any lakes in the battle lake ottertail area where a boat could be launched yet, possibly by easter weekend? s turtle, n turtle, battle, molly stark, anything in that area. thanx for any replies!!

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Gissert 17

I am looking at S. Turtle as I eat my breakfast this morning. With the temps forecast and this snow, this ice will probably stay put for a while. I dont see any temps getting much above freezing until the 8th.

There is 10-20 feet of open water along shore, but I see no wetness through the fresh snow on the remaining ice.

My original guess for open water was April 16. Looks like I might have an outside shot of hitting that now.

Headed up to Ely for New Year's and looking to get out on the ice for a bit ... if there is any ice.
In the past I've rented from Grand Ely Lodge, but rumor has it they aren't putting houses on the ice this year.
Anyone know of other places that rental permanent shacks on Shagawa or Burntside?